Day01: Arrival in Auckland
Transfer from Auckland Airport to Hotel by coach. Day free for leisure. Overnight stay at hotel
Day02: Auckland
Breakfast, Sightseeing: Morning tour of Auckland including Victoria Park Market, Westhaven Marina and the volcanic crater of Mt Eden for views of the city and harbour. Overnight stay at hotel
Meals: Breakfast Day03: Auckland - Rotoua enroute Waitomo
Breakfast, Sightseeing: Travel south through the fertile Waikato region to arrive at Waitomo. Enjoy a guided tour of the Waitomo Glowworm Caves . On completion continue over the Mamaku Ranges to reach the ` Thermal City ` of Rotorua. Overnight stay at hotel
Meals: Breakfast Day04: Rotorua
Breakfast, Sightseeing: Visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve to see boiling mudpools and roaring geysers. Following this visit Paradise Valley Springs to see New Zealand 's trout, birds and wildlife before continuing to the Agrodome for a New Zealand farm show featuring sheep dog demonstrations, cow milking and an introduction to the stars of our sheep industry. The afternoon is at leisure. This evening enjoy an authentic Maori Hangi (Feast) and Concert. Overnight stay at hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Day05: Rotorua - Wellington
Breakfast, Sightseeing: Travel south to reach the popular lake resort of Taupo before continuing on the Desert Road, dominated in the background by the three peaks of Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe and Tongariro. Continue south through lush farmland before arriving in the ` Capital City `of Wellington . Overnight stay at hotel
Meals: Breakfast Day06: Wellington
Breakfast, Sightseeing: At leisure today to enjoy the many activities available. Highly recommended is a visit to Te Papa, New Zealand 's National Museum . Overnight stay at hotel
Meals: Breakfast Day07: Wellington - Picton - Kaikoura
Breakfast, Sightseeing: Journey across Cook Strait, which separates the North and South Islands of New Zealand, and into the Marlborough Sounds with its sparkling clear waters and lush forests, before arriving in Picton. Travel south through the town of Blenheim , before reaching Kaikoura, a town steeped in Maori history and legend. Overnight stay at hotel
Meals: Breakfast Day08: Kaikoura - Christchurch
Breakfast, Leave Kaikoura behind as you turn inland and travel through North Canterbury to reach the `Garden City`of Christchurch. Overnight stay at hotel
Meals: Breakfast Day09: Christchurch - Mt. Cook - Queenstown
Breakfast, Sightseeing: Travel across the fertile Canterbury Plains to Lake Tekapo and the Church of the Good Shepherd before continuing on to New Zealand's highest mountain - Mt Cook. Depart Mt Cook and follow the shores of Lake Pukaki south through the historic Central Otago region to the `Alpine Resort`of Queenstown. Overnight stay at hotel
Meals: Breakfast Day10: Excursion to Milford Sound
Breakfast, Sightseeing: Follow the southern arm of Lake Wakatipu to Lumsden, and onward to Lake Te Anau. Enter the Eglinton Valley and travel through the Homer Tunnel to reach Milford Sound. Enjoy a cruise on this world famous fiord, dominated by Mitre Peak and the cascading Bowen Falls . Return back to Queenstown. Overnight stay at hotel
Meals: Breakfast Day11: Queenstown
Breakfast, Sightseeing: An opportunity today to explore the endless optional attractions available. Queenstown offers bungy jumping, jetboating, white water rafting, gondola rides and much more. Optional activities not included in tour price. Overnight stay at hotel
Meals: Breakfast Day12: Queenstown - Glacier region
Breakfast, Sightseeing: Travel along the shores of Lakes Wanaka and Hawea to the Haast Pass , gateway to World Heritage Westland National Park . Continue up the West Coast past spectacular mountain ranges, native forests and lakes to the glacier region of Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers. Overnight stay at hotel
Meals: Breakfast Day13: Glacier Region
Breakfast, A full day at leisure to explore this magnificent glacier region. Optional Sightseeing :
Optional activities include a scenic flight or guided walk on one of the glaciers. Optional activities not included in the tour price. Overnight stay at hotel
Meals: Breakfast Day14: Glacier Region - Greymouth - Christchurch
Breakfast, Sightseeing: Travel north to Greymouth and board the world famous TranzAlpine train (seat in coach passengers only).Ascend through lush beech forests past the alpine village of Arthur's Pass before crossing the spectacular Southern Alps. Travel beside the Waimakariri River to Christchurch . Overnight stay at hotel
Meals: Breakfast Day15: Depart Christchurch
Breakfast, Transfer from Hotel to Christchurch Airport by coach
Proceed further for your flight to your onward destination
Meals: Breakfast Package Includes Accommodation at standard level hotels, subject to availability at time of reservation
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Sightseeing entry fees as specified in the itinerary
Arrival documents
Goods and Services Tax Seat in Coach:
Meet and Greet and arrival transfer by private vehicle
Remainder of transportation by seat in coach with English speaking driver/guide. Self Drive:
Transport by self drive rental vehicle including unlimited kms
Standard motor vehicle insurance and applicable vehicle pickup fees Package Excludes
Airport taxes.
Visa and visa procedures.
Gratuities/Services Fees/ Porterage at hotels & restaurants.
Items of a personal nature, such as laundry, telephone bills, room service/ drinks, etc.
Any other services not specified or in the itinerary. Self Drive:
Refundable rental insurance bond (cash or credit card)
Optional extra insurances to reduce your vehicle excess Fuel charges Quotation Details
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